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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1894-05-09, Page 1;VE tM6->i1.6O pee Amnon, 1.25 in Aovanee. INARZNNAENT IN 444 TRdNQS-N.BU7TI4L IN NQTJ fvq • X,V. OLINTON. BTTRON COUNTY, ONT. WEDNESDAY. MAY 9, 1894 A. N. 'PODD, Seiior en4 Owner 'nes, ,Liquors, Ales, Porters. lite Best Qualities on the market at the lowest living pricso. Sole Agent for Pilgrim's celebrated °Now York Ginger Ale, Lemon Sour, - - Lemon Soda, Birch Beer and Congress Mineral Water. J. W. RITER, - WHOLESALE and RETAIL, CLINTON. Specialties in Household and Medicinal Goods. HOUSE FOR RENT. Two-storey, four bedrooms, parlor, dining room, kitchen, summer kitchen, pantries, stone cellar, hard and soft water. • House nearly new. Good loca- tion. • Rent moderate. Apply to MRS. THOS. COOPER, Clinton. Town Topics. ALDERMAN DEAN, of Wingham, was in Clinton last Saturday. MR. S. PIKE, of the Waverly, was in Londesboro last Wednesday. THE lawn that has been once shaved will stand a little mower. MR. REID, of Seaforth, and Mr. R. Scarlett, of Winthrop, were in Clinton on Sunday. MR. J. B. WEIR, the popular imple- ment agent, was in the Forest City - London -on business last Friday. REMEMBERED THE DEAD. -Messrs. James and John Sheppard, town, were present at the funeral of the late John Pentland at the Nile last week. HORSES IN Potnere On Monday night two two-year-old and two one- year -old colts were placed in the Clin- ton pound. An owner is wanted. A- GAME, -Our town Collegiate In- stitute football team will play the local school team of Seaforth, for the Hough Clip,on Saturday next. FooTBALL.-Clinton and Seaforth football teams will battle for the western football championship at Sea - forth on the 24th of May. An interest- ing game is expected. f..H-C. BREWER„ of Clinton, spent riday last in town on business in con- nection with the Molsons Bank. -Mr. Wilbur Manning, of Clinton, was in town on Tuesday. -Exeter Advocate. OWING to lack of space we are unable to give a full report of the annual meeting of the Mechanics' Institute which was held on Monday evening last. W. R. Lough was re-elected President, Jas. Combe Treasurer, and J. P. Doherty Secretary. A full report will be found in our next issue. THE Seaforth Sun says :-Mr. R. Haxby was in Clinton on Wednesday last negotiating for the purchase of a barbering business for his son George. George is a steady, indus- trious and obliging young man and would, we are sure, do well in business for himself. . SOCIETY SERMONS. -St. Paul's church will be the scene of two society ser- mons in the near future. The rector, Rev. Mr. Fairlie, will preach a special sermon to the Sons of England in the church on Sunday, May 27th, and to the Canadian Order of .Foresters on Sunday, June 3rd. No doubt the build- ing will he crowded on both occasions. PROPERTY PURCHASE. -Mr. Robert Mason, late of the Central Hotel, has bought the Wales Hotel property from Mr. John Bell, of Londesboro, for $1,200. On Monday morning men were at work and the premises will be put in shape at once. The main build- ing will be enlarged and a good house constructed from the walls of the old with additions. The yard room and stables are among the best in town and the opening is generally considered a very desirable one. C. 0. F. -At the last regular meeting of the C. O. F. No. 16, Clinton, which was held on the 3rd inst., the following officers were installed by D. D. H. C. R. Bro. T. L. Fortune and H. M. Bro. John Smith.: -Bros. Rd. Horsley, J. P. C. R; Jas. Finch, C. R.; D. B. Kennedy, V. C. R.; I. Dodd, Chap.; J. P. Shep- pard, R. S.; Win. Jones, F. S.; Wm. Young, Trees.; H. H. Potts, S. W.;J. J. Fisher, J. W.; N. Fair, S. B.; J. Smith, J. B. Bro. John Smith was again chosen to represent this Court at the annual meeting of the High Court, which will be held at Woodstock the second week in June. GRAND ORANGE LODGE MEETING. - The M. W. Grand Orange Lodge of l3ritish America will meet in the town ,of Lindsay on Tuesday, the 29th day of May, Commencing at two o'clock p. m. In view of the importance of this meet- ing, the M. W. the Grand Master desires that every Histrict and County Lodge within the jurisdiction should e represented either by its Worship- ' Master, Deputy Master, or a duly pointed proxy, who, together with Past CountyMasters who have office for thre years, incorporated members and Provincial Grand Lodge Officers, have a vote and voice therein. Reduced fare arrangements are now being made with the Grand Trunk, Canadian Pacific and Intercolonial Railways, and standard certificates theist be procured from and be signed by the ticket agent were delegates first purchase their tickets, and if go- ing Over more than one railway, new certificates must be procured at all ;I:Ma%one. These certificates will after- eSVar'ds be signed by the Grand Secre- tary . at the Grand Lodge meeting. °Minty Master Todd will be it delegate. • WHOLE NO, 808 A. O. F. PRESENTATION AND FAREWELL SUP- PER TO ALBERT JACKSON. The members of the Ancient. Order of Foresters of Clinton upon learning that their Secretary, Bro. Albert Jac - son, was about to leave town,determin- ed to give him a surprise; accordingly on Wednesday evening, May 2nd, at the regular meeting a large contingentfrom Court Sherwood Forest of eaforth. also some from Sarnia, Rockwood and Stratford swelled the strength of the assemblage. Bro. Thos. Town, of Sea - forth, Past District Chief Ranger, ably assisted Chief Ranger Kilty to initiate two candidates into the mysteries of. the Brotherhood in a very impressive manner. After closing the Court visit- ing brothers and members were marshalled to the Novelty Restaurant where a magnificent supper was spread in honor of their departing brother. After the wants of the inner man had been bountifully supplied P. D. C. R. Town was voted to the chair and pros posed the leading toast. "The Queen," responded to by the brethreu risingand singing the National Anthem. The chairman next gave "Court Prosperity, Clinton." responded to by Chief J. D. Kilty who gave "Court Sherwood Forest"respondent to by"brothel• Town. Past Chief W. Watts then gave "The Visiting Brethren from Seaforth, Sar- nia, Rockwood and Stratford'; which wasjvariously responded to, after which Chief Kilty arose and presented Broth- er Albert Jackson with a handsome portfolio and the following address: .TO BRO. ALBERT JACKSON, Secretary Court Prosperity No. 7863, A. O. F., Clinton. We, the members of the Ancient Order of Foresters, Clinton, have learn- ed of your intended departure fronrus- and have taken this opportunity of presenting you with what we trust will be a reminder of your happy relations with us while secretary of this Court. You not only discharged your duties with fidelity and zeal during your, terms of office,. but also by your°broth- erly and gentlemanly bearing did much to advance the genuine principles of our Order. - Permit us in bidding you good bye to present you with this Portfolio ad a small memento of your residence among us and we hope that your re- moval will only furnish a wider field for the display of your many attributes. Signed on behalf of Court Prosperity, A. O. F. J. D. KILTY, C. R., Joe. JARVIS, S. C. R.,II-Committee. Co THOS. TIPLINc, Bro. Jackson was taken quite by surprise, but responded in a warm- hearted speech thanking the brethern for the unexpected honors conferred upon him. The gathering then relaxed into more of a social tilling up time with songs, anecdotes, &c., until about midnight when the very pleasant and enjoyable evening came to a close. A noticeable feature was the total absence of liquors -the beverages selected for the occasion being tea, coffee and lemonade The Town Council. There was a full Board on Monday night, except Councillor Plummer who is ill. COMMUNICATIONS were received from Mr. C. W. Ross, Whitemouth, Man., thanking Council for marks of respect to the late Joseph Whitehead. From Chairman W. Doherty and delegates Geo. D. IticTaggart, Secre- tary W. Jackson and A. M. Todd, re the erection of a new post office in Clinton, stating that the three latter had proceeded to Ottawa and succeed- ed in having Clinton placed on the list for public works to be considered ; that the Government urged economy; and that Mr. Patterson would advocate in Council the erection of a Government post office in Clinton. Attached to the communication was a bill for railway and hotel fare of $92.25. EXPRESSED OPINIONS. Reeve McMurchie explained that there was a meeting of citizens, a ma- jority of whom were Conservatives. Mr. Jackson was instructed to write Hon. Mr. Patterson and ascertain the prospects for securing a new post office and if a delegation would be received. He knew we had a Minister as our representative and if he could not do anything we might as well not have him. He thought, though, a post card would have accomplished as much as a delegation and said answer should have been received before they proceeded. However, he would vote to pay the expenses, although he only attended the meeting as a citizen. Mayor Holmes said he attended the citizens meeting as Mayor and was willing to pay the expenses of the dele- gation to Ottawa. His impression at the meeting was that their expenses would be paid by the Council and felt that morally the bill should be paid. At the time he thought $75 would cover the bill. The delegates surely spent all they charged. A PECULIAR IDEA Councillor Taylor was greatly sur- prised at the amount of the bill. He repudiated the idea of the meeting be- ing a public one and declared that he would vote against entertaining the bill. Councillor Armstrong thiinght Coun- oil should have met before delegation proceeded to Ottawa, This was the only objection he had. He could not see how Council could go back On it. COMMON-SENSE TALK. Deputy -Reeve Kennedy explained that the reason the delegation proceed- ed so- early was that the supplemen- tary estimates were likely to have been brought down early. tM,a ror Holmes -Suppose it should arise later on that we had a better chance to get a new post office, the Council could not reasonably ex- pect the same delegation or their friends to do anything. Delegation was no doubt premature without first receiving letter from Hon. Mr. Patter- son. DOWN TO BUSINESS. McMurchie and Kennedy moved that expenses be paid. McMurray and Taylor moved in amendment that the Council take no action. Armstrong, if in order, wa-s willing to move an amendment to the amend- mene to refer back to Finance Com- mittee. Mayor Holmes said the Finance Committee had fully discussed the matter and reported in favor. Taylor demanded the yeas and nays. The motion carried on the following division :- YEAS. -Holmes, McMurchie, Ken- nedy, Young, Cooper, McKenzie, Arm- strong -7. - NAYs.-Overberry, McMurray, Tay- lor -3. PETITIONS From Isaac Dodd, Henry Hunt, Felix Hanlon, Thos. 0. Cooper and J. B. Mc- Kinnon, residents of the north side of Princess Street, between William and Albert, praying that the willow trees in the park, for several good and sound reabons, be cut down. -Referred • to Park Committee. From D. A. Forrester and several others praying that a portion of Cow- per street from the residence of J. Rands west to Erie street be graded, with water table deep enough on south side to cause water to pass direct to Erie street. -Referred. From Town Cricket -Tennis Club, John T. Harland, vice-president, ask- ing for grant of $50 to assist in laying iron piping from Fair's mill pond and complete a system of water works for supply for lawn during dry season; would serve, if necessary, for fall fair. Already the Club has spent over $100 and to complete the work the cost will foot up $250. -Referred. THE REEVE'S CHARGE. Reeve McMurchie charged the Park Committee with not performing their duty and pictured the present state of the grounds. ASSISTANT WEIGH -MASTER. Chief Wheatley was by by-law ap- pointed assistant weigh -master with- out extra salary, the cause of -the ap- pointment being the new scales at the station. STREET REPORT. Chairman McMui-chie's report recom- mended :-New sidelvalks on South side of Chur'•h street, from North street west to C. Overberry's gate. Extension of present sidewalk on east side of Isaac street from present term- inus about four rods west of James street, from Walker street to Mr. Joiner's gate; south side of Walker street, from Victoria street to Mr. Street's gate ; west side of Raglan street, from Princess street to Mr. Gil- roy's gate ; west side of Gibbings street, from present terminus to Rattenbury street. To to be taken up And relaid - west side of Victoria street, from rail- way south to present terminus of walk ; north side of Princess street, from William street to Fair's mill; south side of Rattenhury street, from William street to Farran's office ; north side of Ontario street, from William street east to Gibhings street, east side of Gibbings Street from On- tario to Princess street. Grade Gordon street opposite Glazier's pro- perty and necessary repairs to cross- ings and culverts. • The amount ex- pended by Committee sip to date for material and work is $378.50. -Adopt- ed. A LIVELY TILT. Mayor. Holmes said he had seen something in THE NEWS -RECORD well worth calling the attention of the Council or Committee to and read the article. He did not always agree with THE NEWS -RECORD, but thought if as that paper suggested the repairing of old and laying of new walks could be done for the whole town in a few week's time such a move would be in the right direction., He was pleased to notice that the Street Committee had already gone a certain distance in this direction. McMurchie said the Mayor knew how long $1,000 would last. Mayor Holmes -It is just as easy to do the work in short as long time. Armstrong was in favor of doing the work in the lesser time if possible. Kennedy could not see why fault should be found with the Street Com- mittee. DOWN ON NEWSPAPER ADVICE. McMurchie said the present foreman was the only man who could do street paving and the Council desired to keep him employed the year round. He (the Reeve) did not pretend to take advice from TEE NEWS -RECORD editor, or the editor of the New Era either, for that matter. He was quite willing to resign the chairmanship of the Street Com- mittee, or go out of the Council if editors said so. It was no compliment to be in the Council. During all the years he had been in the Council the Town never paid but $5 through alleg- ed defective walks, and that was a case of blackmail. SPEAKING BACK. The Mayor -The Reeve should not object to a timely suggestion even from a newspaper. A suggestion from a town paper Was not a reflection ,on the Reeve or any other member of the Courson. It matters not to newspapers whether or not public men act in ac- cordance therewith. He (the Mayor) knew personally of several cases where it was only good nature that prevent- ed actien being taken against the Council for injury through defective walks. It was far from his mind to desire to see the Reeve retire from the Council. GRANTED USE OF STREET. On motion of Young and Cooper Robt. Mason was granted use of street while building new hotel on Albert street, and J.H, McCool was also grant• ed similar building privileges. FIRE AND WATER REPORT. Chairman Kennedy reported that water tanks had all been examined and found full ; recommended that lad- der truck be shortened and made more easy to handle dui -tug fires ; there are six ladders, twelve feet long, in good repair, and each three connect to make two 33 -toot ladders ; repairs to truck will not exceed $10; the hooks need some changes at slight expense ; the broken nozzle has been repaired and will answer as good as new ; the pur chase of another is recommended. - Adopted. PROPERTY REPORT. Chairman McMurchie reported that roofing had been completed and belfry and eaves repaired ; that scales at sta- tion are now ready; expenditure up to date, $220.44. -Adopted. CHARITY COMMITTE. Chairman McMurray reported wood to several and expenditure for grocer- ies, &c., of $16.16. -Adopted. THE MONEY ORDERS. Finance Minister Armstrong's report was adopted as follows :-Street-J. Becker $38.09, J. Cook $1.10, F. Evans $1.55, W. Steep $3, cedar from Jones Bros. $120.26 less 30°„ Davis & Row- land $2. Charity-Jno. Cook 25c., A. Ewing $2.50, F. Evans $3. Property - J. Cook 40c., J. Pinning $12, Davis & Rowland $110.45, J. Becker $17.63, F. Evans $1.50, J. Miller $2. Fire and Water -Firemen $12.75, J. Cook 20c., Davis & Rowland 20e., J. B. Kennedy $4, J. Ferguson $1.25, J. Ross $1.25, H. W. Cook $1.25, Jos. Rider 50c., J. Miller 75c. Cemetery -Davis & Row- land IOc., W. Coats $2, F. Evans 50c. Printing-NEws-RECORD $4. Salaries -Joseph Wheatley $108.75, R. Rey- nolds $30, W. Coats $56.25, R. Welsh $08.75, Jos. Rider $9, S. Pratt $1$.75. Incidental -Mrs. Counell $4, G. T. R. rent acct. 30c., expenses of deputation to Ottawa $02.25, Dr. Shaw $0, Rance & Spalding (stationer) $1.30, N. Rob- son (freight) $30, Electric Light Co. 90c. Receipts from scales $17.40, from hall $18, from cemetery $8.80. COURT OF REVISION. The first. Court of Revision will be held on the 28th flay of May. THE TREASURER'S REPORT, which was adopted, showed receipts and payment, as follows RECEIPTS. Amount per last statement.... $1363.31 Rent of hall, proceeds of scales.. 50.55 Charity from county . 40.50 Cemetery Streets Charity Electric Light Salaries Incidental Printing Property Public School 1454.36 PAYMENTS. account $ 36.35 160.71 50.79 - 66.00 20.00 0.00 8.75 20.50 326.50 693.60 $760.76 THE BAND SUCCEEDS. THE-NEWS-REcoRD has long contend- ed that a properly organized Band should be financially assisted by the Council on certain conditions, and we are pleased to know that definiteection has at last been taken. The report of the Finance Committee, as adopted, is briefly this :- (1) -That- the $100 granted is for bonus only to competent instructor ; he must become a resident; hand to raise $50 to be added to grant for same purpose. (2) -To be paid quarterly, on order of Finance Committee, to instruc- tor. -(3) -Services to commence on first public engagement under instruc- tor; to pay only for work performed according to number of engagements. (4) -Band to play as designated by Council once a week from May 1st to October 1st; not less than 12 members to comprise band, five selections at each engagement free of charge. PLACED ON RECORD. McMurchie was decidedly opposed to grant and wanted to be placed on record. He made a motion to this effect, but did not secure a seconder. STREET WATERING. Taylor was of the opinion that the streets should be Watered for much less money. The Mayor said he had written to several local towns and received replies. Senforth charges frontage tax of 10c. per foot, Gaderieh at- the whole town's expense, and Mitchell partly by subscription. No action was taken. Council thl'n adjourned. NOTES If Reeve McMurchie is so anxious to get out of the Council there is nothing holding him. It would be an easy matter to resign, although no one has even suggested or hinted that he should, except himself. Councillors Taylor, McMurray and Overberry have placed themselves on record as not desiring a new post office in Clinton. But every other member of the Council has said "Yea." If the Street Committee refuse to take comrnoh-sense advice from the local newspapers, are they likely to be in touch with THE PEOPLE? The street leading to the station, one of the principal in town, is full of dangerous holes. It should have been repair d ere this and the Chairman of the Committee should see, as a servant of the people, that it is attended to. This is not the particular advice of a newspaper; it is the voice of THE PEOPLE. Several members of the Town Coun- cil were "talking through their hat" on Monday night when they said that Secretary Jackson had not received a reply from Ottawa. He had a reply before the delegation left here. The Rattenhury bus cannot safely travel on the direct street to the sta- tion because of the breakages caused by the present unsightly holes. Why should this be ? For the information of the members of the Town Council who "presumed" that the Ottawa delegation spent the money they billed the town for we are in a position to state that the bill was MUCH BELOW the actual expense. We would suggest that the next delegation that proceeds to Ottawa to secure Government works for Clinton be comprised of Councillors Taylor, McMurray and Overberry. Like the Reeve's post card,' they would hang on a peg for a sleep, dine like a Dutchman andpay their own expenses after the Jewish fashion. This should be an age of progress. Mayor Holmes, *bile we do not al- ways agree with him, certainly was more than liberal toward the Reeve on Monday night. While he was being slapped on one cheek the Mayor cheer- fully turned the other side of his face, but Mr. McMurchie did not offer a second attack. Private property should be protected, the unsightly willow trees removed from the Park and good maples Plant- e he ,Council Chamber was jammed full of electors on Monday night and their demonstrations of approval are in line with the utterances of THE NEWS - RECORD without an exception. County Currency. The cheese factory of Walton resum- ed operations on Monday last. A lodge of the Order of Chosen Friends, with about thirty members, has been- organized in Seaforth. Master James Dunn, of Seaforth, happened with the misfortune to get his arm broken recently while playing a game of football. Mr. Ed. Pierce, of Lucknow, had two tumors cut nut of his head on Saturday week. Dr. Tennant successfully per- formed the operation. • Luieknew merchants have decided to close their places of business at 7 o'clock each evening excepting Satur- day nights and evenings before holi- days, so as to allow their clerks a little recreation. We understand that a new order called the Ancient, Reckless and Inde - dependent order of Prevaricators, have been organized in town with an ex- ceptionally large number of charter member. -Exeter Advocate. While running a piece of wood through a machine on Friday last one end flew up, striking Mr. George Wood, of Mitchell, on the face, nearly tearing off the top of the nose, and rais- ing a large wound over one eye. On Tuesday morning, of last week the spirit of Mrs. John Ritchie, of Walton, took its flight, and was followed by that of the husband on Wednesday. Both were advanced in years and had been ailing for some time. An important change has been made in the bill providing that in cases of actions for damages against a corpora- tion on account of personal injury, notice must be sent within 48 hours after the injury. The time limited has been extended to 20 days. A young Hibbert farmer was arrest- ed en Thursday, on a charge of assault- ing his father-in-law, Mr. Ezra Annis, with a manure fork. The accused was tried before Police Magistrate Flagg, Mitchell, on Thursday afternoon, and the case was adjourned till Monday. Mr. John McMann, Huron's horse king, of Seaforth, purchased the lots belonging to Mrs. S. Carnochan, in Egmondville, and which were adver- tised. for sale. They lie very con- venient to Mr. McMann's present pro- perty there. A attempt was made on Thursday night to rob Col. Munro's banking office at Embro. A hole was drilled in the safe door, but the powder insert- ed was not sufficient to blow open the safe. So the crook did not get any- thing for his trouble. A. 0. Cormack, of Brussels, who had been ill for some time, died on Tuesday morning of last week. He was a printer, having learned his trade in Brussels, and, like most men of that calling, had travelled a good deal, go- ing as far west as Winnipeg and Den- ver: He was a victim of the fell destroyer, consumption, and for the last few years had not been able to do much work. Theresidence of Mr. John Hawkshaw, Exeter, was the scene of a pleasant and interesting event on Wednesday, at about 2 o'clock p. in., it being the marriage of his daughter Nettie May to Mr. Samuel White, of Detroit, Mich., son of Mr. Jas. White, Hensel'. The sermon was performed by the Rev. E. W. Hunt in the presence of about fifty of the contracting parties' near rela- tives. The bride Was assisted by Miss Maud Beaton, of Detroit. Mr. Mc- Leod, of Detroit, acted as best man. The brick veneered residence of Mr. Richard(.lreen, of Wingharn, was badly burned, almost destroyed, on Thursday morning. flow it started isnotknown, but the flames had made much head- way before being dis, vered. The family were unaware o their danger until they heard the bell ringing. A portion of the household effects were saved. The distance was too great for the ,waterworks to be of much use, yet the fire was eventually subdued. In- sured for $'t0O in the Mercantile. County Currently. What might have turned out a very serious or probably fatal accident, oc- curred at Galt last week. A. lady while going into a millinery store left her baby buggy containing her infant child, out in front of the store. A gust of wind caught the buggy and blew it against a horse which was tied in front of Mr. Blair's tea store, This caused the animal to rear and plunge, and had it not been for the plucky and timely arrival of a young gentleman who hap- pened to come along and see the terri- ble danger of the child, ret once caught the horse by the head and picked up the child, or the accident might have been more serious. The silent boatman conveyed the spirit of William Patterson, of Blue - vale, over the river of Death on Wed- nesday night, April 25th. The deceas- ed was borne in Morris township and was a son of Michael Patterson. He was united in marriage to Miss Jane Pugh about 12 years ago and she with three sons are left to mourn. Mr. Patterson had not been in robust health for sonic years but the cause of his death was inflammation of the bowels. The conflict was a very severe one, lasting 5 days. Mr. Patterson was 35 years of age and was a member of the Methodist church for years. A matrimonial event of a rather ro- mantic nature, and one arousing unusu- al interest, was solemnized in St. Paul's (Anglican) church, Woodstock, on Thursday week: The contracting parties were John Harrison, a staid old widower who has reached nearly the . allotted span of life, and is an employe of Kern's organ factory, and Miss Mary Maynard, a rather prepossessing maid- en lady, who, it is said, has crossed the half century mark. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Farthing in the presence of several hundred spec- tators. The bride, who was a.cook for several years at the residence of Judge Finkle, was given away by his honor. The Stratford Herald says: -W. W. Wilson, a member of No. 2 company, 28th Batt., has just, completed an , in- genious contrivance and presented it to the 28th Batt. band, of which he is a member, The instrument, if it can be called an instrument, is designed to facilitate the explosion of blank cart- ridges in the rendition of military selections by the band. It is made in the form of a box. Two iron plates filled between to the thickness of an inch or mote with plaster of paris, are bored with forty -eights holes, which contain the cartridges. A lid, fitted with pointed spikes closes over the cartridges, each spike meeting directly over the cap of a cartridge. These spikes are fitted with springs and to operate the instrument it is only neces- sary for the operator to tap the spikes on the head and the explosions occur. Mr. Wilson who is employed at the G. T. R. shops, is a young man under twenty years of age and the contrive ance is the fruit of his own ingenuity. • News Notes. East Kent Conservatives have no-. urinated T. P. Watson. There are 1,000 men out of work its Winnipeg. Scotland and part of England had a snowstorm and intense cold Friday. Mary Jane Caines has been committ-• ed for trial at St. Thomas for bigamy. Both husbands were in court. Texas suffered last year from drouth;• this year floods are causing destruction, in sonic parts of the state. Lord Derby has given k1O,00o with which to endow a chair of anatomy at University College, Liverpool. Wm. F. Guest, the bigamist, was sentenced at London Thursday to two and a half years in penitentiar y. Heavy frost greatly damaged the fruit crop in Washington and Oregon states on Wednesday night.. Mr. T. S. Hobbs, hardware merchant, has been nominated in London to op- pose Mr. Meredith. Six women officiated as pall -hearers at the funeral of Annie Jackson at St. Joseph Missouri, recently. North Wentworth Conservatives have endorsed the Patron candidate, John E. Nicholson. - Elgin Myers has been asked by the Aunexationists of North Oxford to run against Sir Oliver Mowat. Ald. Hopkins, of Brantford, has been nominatedd by a convention of the P. P. A. to oppose Hon. A. S. Hardy. The council of Italian workingmen in Rome has issued a circular warning all Italians against emigrating to the United States. Postmaster -General Bissell, of the United States, has formulated a policy barring saloon keepers front appoint- ment as postmasters. The Roman Catholic bishops of Can- ada have sent to the Governor-General in council a further petition on the North-west school question. Five Kingston druggists were fined $20 Friday for selling liquor during prohibited hours without demanding a doctor's certificate. The two contending Liberal candi- dates in South Renfrew have com- promised by withdrawing in favor of John Tierney of Arn prior. Charles Goldsmith, a Barnardo boy, was sentenced at Cayuga last week to 21 years in the penitentiary for at- tempted murder and criminal assault. Wm. Madden was overcome by gas fumes at the Canadian oil works, Sarnia, on Saturday. A few weeks ago William Lee met his death in the same way there. MacWherrell, accordingto the Brampton Times, is grumling about having to take the biitmeitl pudding twice a day. He said to the gaoler that he wished, instead of giving him a big meal the morning of his S hanging, they would spread it over the intervening weeks.